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12 January 2023
Thursday 12th January
EBF "National Hunt" Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 66y
- Going: Heavy
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Showers
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
2-2 over hurdles after comfortable wins at Musselburgh; strong claims under double penalty
311
Age: 6
Weight: 11-12
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 22 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-7 | 1/5 | Leading Force (3¾L) | 1/5F | - | 119 |
| 2 Nov 22 | Mus Musselburgh | 15.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/10 | Telhimlisten (18L) | 6/5F | - | 108 |
| 13 Oct 22 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 5NHF | 11-2 | 3/8 | Saint Davy (4½L) | 3/1 | - | 98 |
Did it readily at Hexham on his hurdle debut and he's respected under a 6lb penalty
321-1
Age: 7
Weight: 11-8
OR: -
Days: 57
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 22 | Hex Hexham | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 10-11 | 1/9 | Copper Beach (1½L) | 4/1 | - | 114 |
| 11 Apr 22 | Hex Hexham | 16f GS | 5NHF | 10-10 | 1/10 | Theatre Man (½L) | 9/2 | - | 108 |
| 7 Feb 22 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Sft | 5NHF | 10-11 | 2/8 | Maximilian (1¼L) | 12/1 | - | 103 |
| 18 Jan 22 | Ncs Newcastle | 16.5f St/Slw | 5NHF | 11-1 | 3/10 | Ri Na Farraige (5¾L) | 9/2 | - | 97 |
Runner-up for Willie Mullins on debut in October but hasn't gone on from that
2368
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 22 | Wet Wetherby | 16f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 8/17 | Quick Sharpener (25L) | 12/1 | - | 80 |
| 1 Dec 22 | Thu Thurles | 16f Y | MdH | 11-12 | 6/15 | Popova (28L) | 9/4F | - | 96 |
| 29 Oct 22 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Sft/Hy | 4yNHF | 11-7 | 3/8 | Firm Footings (15½L) | 15/8 | - | 100 |
| 4 Oct 22 | Gal Galway | 16.5f Sft | 4yNHF | 11-7 | 2/11 | Affordale Fury (4½L) | 2/1F | - | 107 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Improvement needed on second hurdle start but he's unexposed and has a useful pedigree
45-5
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 22 | Hay Haydock | 15.5f Sft | 3NvH | 10-11 | 5/11 | War Soldier (13L) | 20/1 | - | 101 |
| 9 Dec 21 | Ncs Newcastle | 16f GS | 5NHF | 11-0 | 5/16 | War Soldier (3¾L) | 7/1 | - | 96 |
| 17 Oct 21 | Sed Sedgefield | 17f Gd | 5NHF | 10-13 | 4/7 | A Different Kind (24L) | 12/1 | - | 85 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (34%)
Bumper winner who was third on recent hurdle debut and is open to progress; likely player
13
Age: 5
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 23 | Exe Exeter | 18.5f Hy | 4MdH | 11-6 t1 | 3/16 | How Will I Know (12½L) | 13/2 | - | 108 |
| 15 May 22 | Str Stratford | 16.5f Gd | 5MdNHF | 10-10 | 1/7 | The Kniphand (2¾L) | 4/5F | - | 97 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has displayed some ability across his first five starts but not enough to win this
66634
Age: 6
Weight: 11-2
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 22 | Ayr Ayr | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/14 | Ruby Island (19½L) | 50/1 | - | 96 |
| 2 Dec 22 | Sed Sedgefield | 20f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 3/5 | Decorated (27L) | 33/1 | - | 92 |
| 18 Nov 22 | Cat Catterick | 19.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-0 | 6/9 | Imperial Merlin (32L) | 50/1 | - | 87 |
| 30 Oct 22 | Crl Carlisle | 17f Hy | 5NHF | 11-0 | 6/8 | Perculator (11½L) | 22/1 | - | 86 |
| 22 Sep 22 | Per Perth | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 11-2 | 6/9 | Jem In Em (15L) | 13/2 | - | 82 |
Verdict
The Donald McCain-trained GENERAL OFFICER has impressed at Musselburgh the last twice and is taken to defy a double-penalty.
General Officer
Betting Forecast:
15/8 General Officer,
2/1 Bingoo,
Copshill Lad,
12/1 Cerendipity,
33/1 Allibaba,
Shir I Dont Know
Relevant Tips
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